Department: Summer Portals
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Dean of Summer Programs
Dates: June 30, 2024 - July 13, 2024 - Two-Week Program
Class Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - Noon; 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.);
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Summer Portals at Hotchkiss School includes a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings to rising 6th through 9th grade students, many of whom are experiencing a residential learning experience for the first time. Students come to Summer Portals from diverse nationalities and cultures, seeking academic enrichment and exploration.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Equity is Work Program Director will develop and execute a two-week curriculum that provides the foundational tools and knowledge to support a deeper understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, exploring topics of bias and privilege to intersectionality and advocacy, all with the program goal of enhancing students' understanding and language, identifying ways in which students can value diversity, promoting inclusive actions and communication. The Program Director should create a classroom environment whereby students feel confident in articulating their perspectives, while also considering their interactions and communications with others.Course content should expose students to current cultural and social topics improving their aptitude and competencies in recognizing challenges and how to contribute to the need for systemic change, recognizing the value of their voice in the world. The Program Director will supervise a Summer Fellow who will assist with classroom and program activities. The Program Director will guide students as they prepare a final program culminating experience, creating DEI learning workshop content and programming that can be used in a middle or high school setting.
The Hotchkiss School is eager to accept applications from individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm working and learning community for students and employees from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In advance of Program dates, submit curriculum and syllabus that considers both project-based and group or individually-guided topics;
• Resource and provide program educational material for procurement before the program commences,
• Participate in Summer Portals faculty orientation, which includes online professional boundaries training in Sexual Harassment Prevention, and CT Department of Children and Families Mandated Reporter Training.
• Guide and support the curriculum and class lesson planning during the program,
• Instruct students by observing their academic level, conducting activities and lessons to support their skill development; helping them define and explore.
• Counsel, support, and guide students as needed.
• Identify and communicate with the Dean of Summer Programs, any emergent need that warrants immediate support, ensuring student safety and well-being.
• Portals Faculty are expected to eat communally with students.
• At the end of the program, provide a written assessment commenting on each student's progress through the program, describing their growth, attitude, effort as well as achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• A four-year College Degree is required,
• Qualified applicants will have demonstrated successful teaching and facilitating of DEI curriculum and initiatives in a school setting.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competencies in order to effectively interact in ways that are interesting and relevant to middle and/or high school students.
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills needed to oversee the program and other instructor colleagues.
• Possess strong communication skills that effectively promote inclusive and respectful behavior amongst students and respectful exchange amongst colleagues.
• Friendly attitude and approachable demeanor that exhibits compassion, empathy, and patience for students.

PHYSICAL WORK CONDITIONS

• Faculty are expected to perform work on campus in the presence of students,
• Must be able to maintain a stationary position and/or traverse while performing essential responsibilities,
• Must be able to communicate and converse as well as distinguish and observe,
• The Hotchkiss School is a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment.
• Room and Board provided if needed.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included.It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities.The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms, and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For further information, contact:
Richard Hazelton
Dean of Summer Programs
Director, Center for Global Understanding & Independent Thinking
RHazelton@hotchkiss.org
Apply for the position online at:
http://www.hotchkiss.org/our-school/careers-at-hotchkiss
Applicants will be expected to submit:

1. A current resume.
2. Two letters of recommendation or work references.
3. Unofficial transcript(s).